Therefore, cruise guests should plan to fly home within 24 hours of departing the ship, for the test result to be within the valid window. Followers 0. I get supervised but the tests seem to vary between 79 Boots and 30 Lloyds. For a family of 4 who wants to visit grandma for Christmas and not risk killing her with Covid it would be $800. As long as the test is done within 3 days of flight departure you could use that test to return home. 3 0 obj All guests aged 4 and older are required to have a negative COVID-19 test before boarding. This is acommunity testing site. Pre-Arrival for Land Tours Covid-19 Testing. Hurtigruten. There will be an additional Antigen test at the terminal before embarkation and on the day before disembarkation. Everything is functional except daily schedule and thesecome later. Senior Editor, News and Features. Most likely a requirement of the UK that Celebrity has to comply with. These kits are sold by optum.com. We want to ensure we get the correct tests but are struggling due to it all being US based. I noticed that on my last tests at Kaiser the test results say -, SARS-COV-2, NAA (COVID-19), SURVEILLANCE, PRE-OP, When I looked up the FAQ on Kaiser Medical site it says -. You can be exposed, test negative, and still transmit. The ships involved include Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, and Celebrity Summit. We're also going to call our family medical provider on Monday to see if they offer it, as we would much prefer that option. And TeeRick is right on the pricing perspective which isnt an issue for those who want special tests. LGW this is just an added cost of travel (and safety) now. If you have a friend here in the United States that would be willing to place an order for you, and you can just pay them back. They have chosen to use very specific terms that have specific meaning. They figure that if you want expedited results because you are traveling, you can surely afford the cost of the fast test! Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 by a Greek family and over 70% of its marine officers hail from Greece. But if the cruise price reduces by 50% prior to final payment, why would I pay full price? Current U.S. requirements stipulate that returning international travelers must get tested no more than 3 days before re-entering the United States. Monitored Self-Test Kit - Abbott Binaxnow COVID-19 AG Card, While approved self-test kits are now readily available at drugstore chains in the United States, we are also pleased to make them available for order pre-cruise. Celebrity Cruises; Silversea; CAPTAIN'S CLUB. Especially when we talk about testing before sailing. CRUISE HIVE LTD 2008-2023. Alternatively, you may use. 2 0 obj The test will be administered just before the end of the cruise, and guests will be provided a copy of their test result. *, Book it List Event 75% off 2nd Guest + Savings. Fortunately, there a whole lot of options from free to $ to $$. The only Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, where you can wake up in a new place every day. When it comes to testing, both PCR and rapid antigen tests are allowed, but PCR tests are preferred on cruise ships . The cruise line included details in a letter to guests. You can get a tested at FLL Terminal3. An extra $200-$300 for a test that has no additional value? Although weve seen several countries step away from COVID-19 measures and start to treat the virus as the common flu, such as the UK and Denmark, it will likely be a long time before we see the same happening in the cruise industry. Per Celebrity website, pre-cruising testing for VACCINATED guests 2 and older must show either a negative supervised antigen test result taken with 1 day of sailing or be tested at the terminal and receive a negative result prior to embarkation. The PCR test and the Antigen test at the terminal cannot be taken on the same day, as that can affect the accuracy of the tests. Will use Celebrity offerings for safety and convenience. These test should be available locally in your area. Ships' Registry: Malta and Ecuador. They're used clinically in emergency departments and for some pre-admissions screenings. Certainly not during a pandemic. Tests can be done through the regular testing centers or two convenient home tests that Celebrity has set up: Unvaccinated children ages 2-11 years old must bring a negative PCR test conducted within three days of boarding. If your sailing requires a pre-cruise test, here are some details about the kind of test youll need. Members; 144 January 30, 2011; Moscow, Russia Hopefully reasonable. And Jim_lain is right - most of us havebeen somewhere where social distancing wasnt possible. 2023 Celebrity Cruises, Inc. The one thing not present pre-COVID that will be added for boarding in the pandemic circumstanceis a face to face health screening some where in the terminal. The journalist who sensationally leaked Matt Hancock's messages seemingly fell out with the former Health Secretary after his I'm a Celebrity appearance.. Celebrity Cruises . Vaccinated cruisers on these sailings will take another antigen test before the second leg, while unvaccinated cruisers will have to take a second PCR test. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. I could be mistaken. AllCelebrity Cruises requires all guests ages 2 and older to present a digital or physical copy of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 2 days of the land tour start date. Guests booked onboard one of the Celebrity Cruises ships sailing from the United States received a letter from the cruise line informing them of the changes. how about because most Covid tests are done to prevent the spread of Covid - either in identification of symptoms or used prior or after social settings. Additionally you are traveling from another country, so there could be more testing required for reentry. Guests who have recently recovered from COVID-19 may present a Certificate of Recovery and proof of the positive PCR or Antigen test result taken between 11-90 days prior to the sail date in order to board and be exempt from testing. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. I suspect it is here that you will certify no current illness and have your vaccination card verified. The closest antigen test available to be is in a different state. PCR test prices: Where double-jabbed Brits can buy cheapest tests; TUI holidays cancelled: Full list of cancellations . This test is also complimentary. Posted September 13, 2021. wendycook22. These tests allow you to complete your pre-cruise test at home or any place of your choosing with the help of live video supervision by a Certified Guide. We are travelling from Heathrow Terminal 3 Saturday 27th August at 13:10 to Miami, with a cruise from Fort Lauderdale with Celebrity on Monday 29th August. ). Thus, as @mom sayssays, anyone returning to Canada post cruise would need to pay for a PCR test upon disembarkation and wait for results before boarding a flight. We suggest that you order them at least one full week in advance of your sailing. Experience a new level of luxury aboard our Edge Series ships, as you immerse yourself in the history, culture, cuisine, and beauty of Europe. And Obamacare. The government or insurance or someone is paying for them. Co-star Sheinelle Jones reported Savannah's positive test live in the 8 o'clock hour . With the latest change, the simplest test is probably theAbbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test via telehealth. The 180 days must extend to the end of the sailing. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Kaiser Permanente COVID testing methods involving viral genome amplification, also known as nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) (including RT-PCR), meet both Kaiser Permanente internal laboratory PCR sensitivity requirements and the requirements of the CDC Order signed January 25, 2021, with respect to viral testing. No. So you dont bring it with you onto a plane, onto a cruise ship, or into another country. That isnt right in normal times. By I can't seem to find one in my area and tests in my port of embarkation (Seattle) are hard to find as well and I won't have a car. Some places just don't want to bother submitting insurance. The cruise line also states that the testing requirements could remain in place throughout the entire year. Based upon conditions or regulations in the countries you will visit, you may be required to go ashore on a shore excursion provided by Celebrity Cruises. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113937466', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Celebrity Apex in September departing from Amsterdam. I am on phone with celebrity now, I asked for a supervisor by I am being told pcr is the only test they will accept. Thanks for trying to clear this up for us because I'd hate to arrive at the port having had the wrong test! They must provide you with a proper results document (no handwritten notes). Also - if anyone has done the Walgreens test - how quickly do they give you your results? Those are all accepted for boarding - if done within the correct time frame.. an antigen test is all you need and those take minutes for results, 15 or so at most usually.. Or, schedule an appointment in the US near the orot, there's loads of options. Thats not reasonable. All guests ages 2 and older must present a digital or physical copy of a negative COVID-19 test result at check-in to board their sailing. Mme stlou i akn nabdku. Viking Cruises now has a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) laboratory aboard the Viking Star in a desperate effort to re-start their mindless business . endobj After you log in (same as your usual web site log-in) it pulls up your next cruise automatically. Maybe non-USA countries are different but that is our system. Followers 1. No telling if it will be that easy at Piraeus port in Athens. Powered by Invision Community. The PCR test for COVID-19 must be conducted and results returned within 3 days of sail date. For all sailings departing the U.S. through March 31, 2022, guests are required to present a negative COVID-19 test on embarkation day before embarking on the vessel. Celebrity Cruises ; PCR Testing ? Celebrity requiring PCR test for UK cruises Celebrity requiring PCR test for UK cruises. And a "Rapid Antigen Test", the BinaxNOW, that takes as little as an hour. Pay thousands for cruise price and airfare and hotels. I read they were doing the antigen (rapid) test. Pay or not. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Go to site . *Now I want Pig Woman Kathy* Chief Pig Woman CEO Celebrity Cruises, Lutoff Perlo* and Pig Doctor on the . As we may need to Fly to Amsterdam early due to flight cancellation situation ? Speed and simplicity (consumables) make those tests more expensive. You'll need to add a photo for each traveler per their guidelines. The accepted Abbot test kit (whether ordered from Emed or Optum) contains a single test kit inside the box. It's like $75 and they do not take insurance. I have read various comments on these boards saying no, it is not accepted; and others saying yes now it is. See below. I dont see that on the antigen test. Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. - Celebrity Cruises - Cruise Critic Community. Just like none of the vaccines are free. I do believe, as does he, that when he was no longer surrounded by family that he gave up. It is done at home BUT with telehealth supervision. *Definition of Fully Vaccinated:vaccinated with a full dose of a primary series vaccine. These decisions are always made with your health and safety as our top priority. At least if the pharmacy is conducting a test they've agree to perform for NCL, there should be no question about it being an acceptable test! Proof of negative RT PCR test and the EHAS pre-approval form are required at the airport. Ive also read reports from Canadians that their tests are also around $30-$40. Followers 1. Celebrity Cruise- Pre Boarding COVID Testing. January 10, 2022: Log In Issues/Disappearing Posts & Replies.